Special event

Science Literacy Week 2017 at the OPL

Sep 14 2017

Ottawa –The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will host a series of programs during this year’s Science Literacy Week, a nationwide celebration of science in Canada from September 18 to 24. This annual celebration of the wonderful world of science is a chance to make new discoveries at the Library and learn about some of Canada’s outstanding scientists and science organizations. Come to the OPL to turn up the dial on science literacy in Canada and exercise your curiosity at an OPL branch near you.

Monday, September 18, 6:00 p.m. (in English)Catch Me If You Can
Do you have what it takes to be Sherlock Holmes? Test your powers of observation and deduction as you use forensic science to solve the mystery of the missing munchies. Fingerprints, footprints, and invisible ink–oh my!
Emerald Plaza, 1547 MerivaleAges 9-12

Thursday, September 21, 1:00 p.m. (in English)Hands on Science
Come join Let's Talk Science volunteers from the University of Ottawa and Carleton University to discover: how to build your own simple kaleidoscope; how to build a playground of simple machines; and, how to 'eat' like a bee!
Sunnyside, 1049 BankAges 6-12.

Saturday, September 23, 2:00 p.m. (in English)Hands on Science
Come join Let's Talk Science volunteers from the University of Ottawa and Carleton University to find out: how to build your own simple kaleidoscope; how to build a playground of simple machines; and, how to 'eat' like a bee!
Main, 120 MetcalfeAges 6-12.

Saturday, September 23, 2:00 p.m. (in French)Attrape-moi si tu peux!
Do you have what it takes to be Sherlock Holmes? Test your powers of observation and deduction as you use forensic science to solve the mystery of the missing munchies. Fingerprints, footprints, and invisible ink–oh my! North Gloucester, 2036 OgilvieAges 6-12

Sunday, September 24, 2:00 p.m. (in English)Good Clean Fun!
Fun with soap and water? You’ll be astonished when you explore surface tension, make a soapy work of art and discover the fascinating things bubbles can do.
Hazeldean, 50 CastlefrankAges 6-12.

The programs are free to attend and open to the public. Online registration may be required for some programs. For more information, please visit our website, call 613-580-2940 or InfoService@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.